Scioto County, OH Eviction Risk
14 cities · 37,333 residents · Avg 4.5/10 (Moderate) · Updated4.5Avg score
5.7Highest city
3.1Lowest city
33.5%Rent burden
$760Median rent
R+42.22020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Scioto County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth, OH | 17,728 | $747 | 33.7% | 5.7 |
| 2 | New Boston, OH | 2,470 | $616 | 29.6% | 5.4 |
| 3 | Sciotodale, OH | 794 | $847 | 29.9% | 5.4 |
| 4 | Rosemount, OH | 2,199 | $975 | 51.0% | 5.2 |
| 5 | Wheelersburg, OH | 6,313 | $685 | 34.1% | 4.9 |
| 6 | West Portsmouth, OH | 2,605 | $726 | 51.0% | 4.9 |
| 7 | Minford, OH | 379 | $632 | 27.3% | 4.8 |
| 8 | Friendship, OH | 353 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 9 | Lucasville, OH | 1,527 | $912 | 26.6% | 4.4 |
| 10 | Franklin Furnace, OH | 1,594 | $706 | 18.3% | 3.8 |
| 11 | Clarktown, OH | 802 | — | — | 3.8 |
| 12 | McDermott, OH | 423 | — | — | 3.6 |
| 13 | Otway, OH | 83 | — | — | 3.4 |
| 14 | Stockdale, OH | 63 | — | — | 3.1 |
About Scioto County
Scioto County spans 14 cities serving approximately 37,333 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.5/10. The county voted Republican by 42.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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